TY  - JOUR
T1  - Epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence in Different Regions, Causes, Risk Factors, and Management
A1  - Hassan T. E. Mohamed
A1  - Ahmed O. Z. Alanazi
A1  - Taleb M. M. Alshammari
A1  - Ahmed N. M. Alshammari
A1  - Omar M. L. Alenezi
A1  - Weal A. O. Alruwili
A1  - Saif K. F. Almatrafi
JF  - International Journal of Pharmaceutical And Phytopharmacological Research
JO  - Int J Pharm Phytopharmacol Res
SN  - 2250-1029
Y1  - 2020
VL  - 10
IS  - 6
SP  - 92
EP  - 99
N2  - Background: Epilepsy is the most prevalent neurological condition and is one of the most prevalent non-infectious diseases in the world. It has been reported that epilepsy is the commonest disorder encountered in most pediatric neurology clinics in the developing world. Objective: Is to identify prevalence in different regions, causes, risk factors, and management of epilepsy among Saudi children. Method: This is a systematic review including PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO that by examining randomized trials, uses the following terms in different combinations: epilepsy, prevalence, causes, risk factors, and treatment of epilepsy amongst Saudi children. Results: The review included 9 randomized studies that identified prevalence in different regions, causes, risk factors, and treatment of epilepsy amongst Saudi children. Conclusion: High prevalence of epilepsy in infants and children was observed in Saudi Arabia. Family History and consanguinity among parents are well-identified risk factors in KSA
UR  - https://eijppr.com/article/epilepsy-in-saudi-arabia-prevalence-in-different-regions-causes-risk-factors-and-management
ER  -